2023 BMW G 310GS vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW G 310GS 2023 BMW G 310GS

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
88.0 mph
Weight
385.8 pounds
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
CommentsRide by Wire throttle.-
Year-2026
ColoursKalamata Dark Gold Metallic, Cosmic Black, Polar White/Titanium Gray Metallic-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty3-years or 36,000 miles warranty-
Dimensions
Height (in.)48.4 inches-
Height (mm)1230 mm-
Length (in.)81.7 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.8 inches-
Length (mm)2075 mm-
StorageLuggage carrier-
Wheelbase (in.)55.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1420 mm-
Width (in.)34.6 inches-
Width (mm)879 mm-
Seat Height (mm)833 mm-
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.04 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)11.50 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)385.8 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)175-
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)141.6 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)88.0 mph-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions">RPM103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.1943 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)19.10 cubic inches-
Fuel Reserve (l)1.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 62.1 mm-
CO276.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)313.0 cc-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.26 US gallons-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.9:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel-
Fuel Consumption3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bathPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveX-ring chain with shock absorption in the real wheel hub42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)98 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)180 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)180 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.1 inches-
Frame TypeTubular spaceChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontInverted fork, Ø 41mmWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake26.7°-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight, turn indicators and rear light-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. ABS. 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. single-piston floating caliper.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front110/80-R19120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17